Montenegro Telecommunications Report 2016

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Abstract:

Montenegro s artificially high mobile penetration rate will lead to declining subscriptions from ----, although decreases will be slight. With one of the highest mobile penetration rates in Central and Eastern Europe, it is no surprise Montenegro s mobile operators report quarterly subscription losses. ...We therefore forecast limited growth for ----, although we believe the worst of subscriber discounting is over. The introduction of mobile number portability has made it easier for customers to switch networks and a degree of pricing competition has broken out as operators look to poach each others customers. Operator data suggest the market passed -mn subscriptions at end-----. ...Operator data suggest the market passed -mn subscriptions at end-----.

...-G/-G services will play an increasingly important role in the development of the Macedonian mobile market over the next few years, rather than subscriber growth. However, the high cost of -G/-G and consumers reluctance to move away from low cost prepaid services means there will be some volatility here, too. ...-G/-G services will play an increasingly important role in the development of the Macedonian mobile market over the next few years, rather than subscriber growth. However, the high cost of -G/-G and consumers reluctance to move away from low cost prepaid services means there will be some volatility here, too. We believe there were approximately ---,--- -G/-G subscribers at end-----. By ----, we forecast a user base of ---,---, --.- of the overall mobile market of -.---mn. The Macedonian government is keen to license a fourth mobile operator and it is possible - though not very likely - that a new entrant may be active by the end of the forecast period, which would require some considerable revision of our current long-term outlook.

...Mobile as part of complex multiplay service packages enables operators to add value to basic services. Usage levels are low at present, owing to a lack of advanced infrastructure and modest consumer spending power. ...

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